Greek word study
δεσμόν G1199
- Transliteration
- desmón
- KJV glosses
- band, bond, chain, string
Lexical summary
a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner)
figuratively, an impediment or disability
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner)
figuratively, an impediment or disability
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information